• Black mannequin head with a cream and Chocolate brown striped hat on cream with a Chocolate brown background
  • Black mannequin head with a cream and Chocolate brown striped hat on cream with a Chocolate brown background
  • Black mannequin head with a cream and Chocolate brown striped hat on cream with a Chocolate brown background
  • Black mannequin head with a cream and Chocolate brown striped hat on cream with a Chocolate brown background
  • Black mannequin head with a cream and Chocolate brown striped hat on cream with a Chocolate brown background
  • Black mannequin head with a cream and Chocolate brown striped hat on cream with a Chocolate brown background
  • Black mannequin head with a cream and Chocolate brown striped hat on cream with a Chocolate brown background
  • Black mannequin head with a cream and Chocolate brown striped hat on cream with a Chocolate brown background
  • Black mannequin head with a cream and Chocolate brown striped hat on cream with a Chocolate brown background
  • Black mannequin head with a cream and Chocolate brown striped hat on cream with a Chocolate brown background
  • Black mannequin head with a cream and Chocolate brown striped hat on cream with a Chocolate brown background
  • Black mannequin head with a cream and Chocolate brown striped hat on cream with a Chocolate brown background
  • Collage of the inside of hat with 'Stylist by Jack McConnell New York' label on a white background with red feather showing under label.
  • Instructions on how to measure for a hat with a diagram on a beige background
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Vintage Elegant Two-Toned Jack McConnell Hat (Circa 1970s)

Vintage Elegant Two-Toned Jack McConnell Hat (Circa 1970s)

$350.00 USD
$350.00 USD
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Category: Hats, Recent arrivals

This beautiful wool felt vintage hat from the 1970s is a classic piece by milliner Jack McConnell. The stylish winter accessory has rich, two-toned colors of dark brown and cream, which swirl together to create a stunning, intricate pattern. The label inside reads, "Styled by Jack McConnell New York," marking it as a "one of a kind McConnell original." A red feather would have been pinned under these labels. As you can see pictured below, a red feather is pinned beneath the label. Excellent Vintage and one previous owner.

Pictures 1-3; Is the actual way to wear the hat. Pictures 4-9; I showed different variations to style hat . Wearing the front forward or Wearing the back forward, as the front becomes the side. What do you think? Would love to hear your opinion.

The measurements of the hat: I would say hat size  is a S/M

Circumference: 22" (measuring inside)

Crown Height: 4"

Brim Width: 3"

Brim Roll: 1" (back of hat)

 

The Story Behind the Hat: Jack McConnell, The King of Millinery

History of Jack McConnell (1916-2007)

Before he was known as the "King of Millinery," Jack McConnell was an aspiring actor from Mooresville, TN, with a talent for southern accents. His entry into the world of high fashion came by chance: a hat he made for a loved one sparked a new passion. He honed his craft under the guidance of acclaimed milliner Laddie Northridge and quickly made a name for himself.

What set a McConnell creation apart was his masterful use of feathers. Each piece was a unique work of art, a "one of a kind McConnell original," as the label states. The hats were so coveted that celebrities like Joan Crawford and Lana Turner were known to collect them, and his one-of-a-kind designs were marked with a single red feather, a personal touch from McConnell himself. 

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